A Selection of Kin
Known to have Served
in the Armed Forces of the United States
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Revolutionary War
War of 1812
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Civil War
Vietnam War
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The following selections comprise only a small percentage of all the kin who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States. However, insufficient information is known about the many others to be able to include them at this time. Additional veterans may be added from time to time. C. W. Paige
Samuel Bliss, Sr.
Samuel Bliss, Sr. (b. 7-25-1730, d. 4-17-1816) from Rehoboth, Massachusetts, served in Revolutionary War in the unit Captain Slade's Company three years as a Sergeant in the 16th Massachusetts Regiment, a.k.a. the Boston Regiment, under Col. Henry Jackson. Earlier, as Captain, he commanded a company of eight-day minute men April 19-27, 1775, afterwards (1775) a company of eight months men in Col. Timothy Walker's regiment. Samuel was General Washington's steward at Morristown in winter of 1777.
This veteran is submitted by Charles W. Paige, Samuel’s 4th great-grandson.
The strongest genealogical sources for this veteran are “Genealogy of the Bliss Family in America” by John Homer Bliss; several online Internet accounts; D.A.R. Lineage Book, Vol. 146, Membership No. 145454 for Etta M. (Bliss) Kendrick; the obituary for Sidney E. Bliss from the Albion (Michigan) Recorder newspaper dated April 4, 1916; and “Vital Records of Rehoboth” by James Arnold 1891 and 1897, containing the rosters of the various units.
See, also:
Descendants of Captain Samuel Bliss, Sr.—first generation
and Elmeria (Rea) Benner's website Soldiers of The Revolution.
Samuel Bliss, Jr.
Samuel Bliss, Jr. (b. 9-4-1761, d. 3-15-1837) from Rehoboth, Massachusetts, served in Revolutionary War in the unit Captain Cole's Company for two enlistments (January 1777—April 1777; March 1778—March 1779) as a Private. [The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) have him listed as a "Colonel" in their records.] During his enlistments Samuel served under a number of officers, including Colonel [Timothy?] Walker, Captain Israel Hicks (variously spelled Hix; other regiments Hicks/Hix served in were those of colonels Thomas Carpenter and John Daggett), Lieutenant James Horton, Ensign Samuel Carpenter; Colonel John Jacob, Captain Jacob Fuller, Lieutenant Samuel Horton, Ensign Michael Mollon, etc.
Near the end of his second and last enlistment Samuel became sick at Sakonnet Point, Newport County, Rhode Island, to where he had marched after the Battle of Butts Hill, a “Battle on Rhode Island between the Americans under General Sullivan & the British.” This illness required hospitalization and basically ended his active participation in the Revolutionary War. His father would fetch him back to Rehoboth from Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts, where Samuel’s regiment was then located.
This veteran is submitted by Charles W. Paige, Samuel’s 3rd great-grandson.
The strongest genealogical sources for this veteran are “Genealogy of the Bliss Family in America” by John Homer Bliss; several online Internet accounts; D.A.R. Lineage Book, Vol. 146, Membership No. 145454 for Etta M. (Bliss) Kendrick; and “Vital Records of Rehoboth” by James Arnold 1891 and 1897, containing the rosters of the various units
See, also:
Descendants of Captain Samuel Bliss, Sr.—second generation
Elmeria (Rea) Benner's website Soldiers of The Revolution.
Thomas Hubbart*
Thomas Hubbart (b. 1760, d. 4-22-1821) from Woodbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, served in Revolutionary War in the unit Nathaniel Tuttle’s Company in the 2nd Connecticut Regiment (January 1776—January 1777), under the command of Colonel Charles Webb, one year as a Private. He joined the regiment at Southbury, Litchfield County. Thomas was wounded in his right leg causing him problems with fever sores later in life. His brothers Elisha and John, Jr. would join the same regiment in May of 1777, soon after which John was taken prisoner and spent the remainder of the war on one of His Majesty’s death/prison ships.
[The family of one of Thomas’s brothers was attacked by Indians that had been led to the neighborhood by Tories. The Indians killed the brother and carried off the wife, mother-in-law and three children. In later years one of the children tried rejoining his white kith and kin but had grown too attached to Indian ways and thus returned to his adoptive people.]
* Evolution of a surname: Thomas’s father was John Hobart. Thomas’s son was Adam Frink Hubbard.
This veteran is submitted by Charles W. Paige, Thomas’s 3rd great-grandson.
The strongest genealogical source for this veteran is Revolutionary War pension W1591, an application for veteran benefits under a March 18, 1818 Act of Congress having been filed by Thomas with the Herkimer County, New York, Court of Common Pleas on July 4, 1820.
See, also:
Andrew Sitzer
Andrew Sitzer (baptized 16 Oct 1743, d.4-19-1806) from Coxsackie, New York , served in Revolutionary War in the unit 5th Regiment and 11 Regiment, New York militia as an Ensign. Andrew was reassigned from the 5th to the 11th Regiment on March 26, 1781.
This veteran is submitted by Charles W. Paige, Andrew’s 4th great-grandson.
The strongest genealogical sources for this veteran are a Memorial written for his great granchild Sarah Elizabeth (Sittser) and her husband Rev. Benjamin Franklin Willoughby; and A. J. Berry 's website “Three Rivers, Hudson~Mohawk~Schoharie, History From America's Most Famous Valleys, Documents Relating to The Colonial History of the State of New York,” subtitle “THE MILITIA--ELEVENTH REGIMENT - (Coxsackie and Groote Imbocht),” edited by Berthold Fernow, Volume XV. State Archives, Vol. I, Albany N.Y. Wood Parsons and Company, Printers, 1887.
Henry Welter a.k.a. Henry Walter
Henry Welter (b. 1735, d. 5-25-1835) from Roxbury Township, New Jersey, served as a drummer in Revolutionary War in the unit General Frederick Frelinghuysen's brigade of the New Jersey Militia (May 1775—May 1778) as a Private. Henry enlisted in 1775 at New Germantown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, under the command of Captain Godfrey Rhinehart, Lieut. John Read and Ensign Morris Crammers. During his three years of militia service “for the common defense against the common enemy which and whenever called upon in the State of New Jersey,” he marched to, and at times engaged the enemy (including Tories) at such places as “Elizabeth Town, Newark, Amboy, New Brunswick, Quarell?Lawn, Middle Booth? Short Hills, ?, ?Aquamanauk, Morris Town, Trenton, Springfield… and various other places…” He was paid “for three years Service and discharged at Metuchen near New Brunswick after May 1778 by a written discharge signed by General Heard, Gen. Frelinghuysen, Col. Martin, Col. McHolme and Col. Taylor of the Militia…”
This veteran is submitted by Charles W. Paige, Henry’s 4th great-grandson.
The strongest genealogical source for this veteran is his application for Revolutionary War veteran benefits under a June 7, 1832, Act of Congress.
See, also:
Henry Welter in the Revolutionary War
John McAnnally/McNelly
John McAnnally (b. ?, d. 11-21-1813) from Pulteney, New York, served in War of 1812 in the unit 22nd United States Infantry under Captain John Pentland of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as a Private. This veteran, whose name is sometimes spelled “McNelly” and “McNally,” took part in the invasion of Canada of October/November 1813 and died while a soldier.
This veteran is submitted by Charles W. Paige, John’s 3rd great-grandson.
The strongest genealogical sources for this veteran are a memoir left by John’s 1st great-grandson William Hood Barnes of Jackson, Michigan; and the National Archives’ Old War Widows Pension file No. 10,947, War of 1812, for Isabella (Duncan) McAnnally Ellis.
See, also:
The Last Month In The Life Of John McNelly,
and Memoirs of William Hood Barnes (with additional notes).
Charles Bigelow
Charles Bigelow (b. Abt. 1833, d. 5-12-1864) from St. Johns, Michigan, served in Civil War in the unit 1st Company of Sharpshooters of the 27th Michigan Infantry, also known as “Perrin's Sharpshooters,” as a Private. The sharpshooters operated with the 27th from 1864, when the 1st was formed, until the end of the war. They carried Spencer repeating rifles—leading-edge weapons of the day. Charles died in action at Spotsylvania, VA, May 12, 1864.
This veteran is submitted by Charles W. Paige, Charles’ great-grandnephew by marriage.
The strongest genealogical sources for this veteran are collected genealogical information about Charles and Elizabeth (Castner) Bigelow and their children; the roster for Perrin’s Sharpshooters (where the surname is misspelled “Bigslow”); and Page 87 of History of Shiawassee and Clinton counties, Michigan…. Ellis, Franklin, 1828-1885. De La Vergne, Earl W. Philadelphia: D.W. Ensign & co., 1880.
See, also:
Ovid Township, Clinton County, Michigan (Castner and Welter descendants),
and Don & Lois Harvey's website Michigan in the Civil War 1861-1865.
James Duncan Hood
James Duncan Hood (b. 11-5-1842, d. 5-3-1864) from Lyon, Michigan, served in Civil War in the unit 22nd Michigan Infantry, Company H as a Private. James was taken prisoner by Confederate soldiers September 19, 1863, during the Battle of Chickamauga, and died at the Andersonville, Georgia, prisoner-of-war camp May 3, 1864 of disease brought on by "exposure and starvation."
This veteran is submitted by Charles W. Paige, James’ great-grandnephew.
The strongest genealogical sources for this veteran are South Lyon Herald newspaper series in 1961 commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Civil War's beginning, under the master title "During Civil War," from sixth article in the series, dated June 1, subtitled "Area Soldiers Die In 'Rebel' Prison," with sub-subtitle "Bible Tells Hood Story"; “Record—Twenty-second Michigan Infantry Civil War 1861‑1865.” Published by State of Michigan; Confederate records titled MEMORANDUM FROM PRISONER OF WAR RECORDS; and the roster for the 22nd Michigan Infantry, Company H.
See, also:
James D. Hood in the Civil War,
The Year Our Family Came to Michigan,
and Don & Lois Harvey's website Michigan in the Civil War 1861-1865.
Orlando Keyes
Orlando Keyes (b. 5-9-1824, d. 1-12-1866) from Climax, Michigan, served in Civil War in the unit 12th Michigan Infantry Veteran Volunteers as a Private in Company D. He was later commissioned Regimental Chaplain by Michigan’s war governor Austin Blair. Orlando died shortly after the war ended of disease incurred while in active service.
This veteran is submitted by Charles W. Paige, Rev. Orlando’s 2nd great-grandson.
The strongest genealogical sources for this veteran are personal knowledge of Orlando’s 1st great-grandson Howard O. Paige; National Archives’ pension file No. 89,426 for Civil War Widow Lucinda (Shook) Keyes and Military Service Records (NNCC); and the roster for the 12th Michigan Infantry Veteran Volunteers.
See, also:
Rev. Orlando Keyes Joins the War of 1861, a.k.a. the Civil War,
The Year Our Family Came to Michigan,
and Don & Lois Harvey's website Michigan in the Civil War 1861-1865.
Ebenezer Page
Ebenezer Page (b. 4-8-1820, d. 7-5-1911) from Palmyra, New York, served in Civil War in the unit Ninth New York Heavy Artillery, Company B. Later he lived in Brockport, New York, and became a member of the Veteran Association of the Ninth New York Heavy Artillery, Company B. Ebenezer lived to be just over 91 years old and was interred near wife Elizabeth at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York.
This veteran is submitted by Charles W. Paige, half great-grandnephew.
The strongest genealogical sources for this veteran are family connection to Ebenezer established by Charles W. Paige through their common ancestor William Henry Page, Sr.; and Ebenezer’s part in war established by his military record, stored at National Archives in Washington, D.C., and from the book "The Ninth New York Heavy Artillery--A History of its Organization, Services in the Defenses of Washington, Marches, Camps, Battles, and Muster-Out, with Accounts of Life in a Rebel Prison, Personal Experiences, Names and Addresses of Surviving Members, Personal Sketches, and a Complete Roster of the Regiment;" by Alfred Seelye Roe of Company A, Published by the Author, Worcester, Mass., 1899.
See, also:
My seven-page PDF file (245 KB) describing Ebenezer's time in service, at: Ebenezer Page and the War Between the States.
Lisa Saunders' website New York 9th Heavy Artillery.
Henry Albert Potter
Henry Albert Potter (b. 4-6-1840, d. 7-1-1935) from Ovid, Michigan, served in Civil War in the unit 4th Michigan Cavalry, Company B as a Private. Later he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. Henry’s impressive war experiences were written down in letters and many of these have been transcribed and made available on the Internet by his descendant Michael Ruddy.
This veteran is submitted by Charles W. Paige, 1st cousin 3 times removed.
The strongest genealogical sources for this veteran are the following websites:
Ovid Township, Clinton County, Michigan (Castner and Welter descendants),
Don & Lois Harvey's website Michigan in the Civil War 1861-1865,
and Michael P. Ruddy's online transcriptions of Letters of Henry Albert Potter.
Adelbert J. Sittser (1st service)
Adelbert J. Sittser (b. 11-6-1836, d. 11-26-1915) from Berrien County, Michigan, served in Civil War in the unit 13th Michigan Infantry, Company E as a Private. Adelbert was hunting birds in Michigan, away from his home in Cayuga County, New York, when the war broke out. He volunteered early--in 1861. At Shiloh his eyes were burned by three days of gun powder in the air and he was sent to Benton Barracks' hospital near St. Louis, Missouri; later transferred to Detroit Barracks. While recovering he was signed up by the Custer brothers into the cavalry, as he was a combat veteran they put him into the 1st U.S. Cavalry, Company A.
This veteran is submitted by Charles W. Paige, Adelbert’s 1st cousin 3 times removed.
The strongest genealogical sources for this veteran are family history notes by Adelbert’s great-grandson Douglas Norton Sittser; and the roster for the 13th Michigan Infantry, Company E.
See, also:
Don & Lois Harvey's website Michigan in the Civil War 1861-1865.
Adelbert J. Sittser (2nd service)
Adelbert J. Sittser (b. 11-6-1836, d. 11-26-1915) from Berrien County, Michigan , served in Civil War in the unit 1st U.S. Cavalry, Company A (formerly the 1st Dragoons) as a Private. Adelbert first volunteered for the 13th Michigan Infantry, Company E, in 1861. At Shiloh his eyes were burned by three days of gun powder in the air and he was sent to Benton Barracks’ hospital near St. Louis, Missouri; later transferred to Detroit Barracks. While recovering he was signed up by the Custer brothers into the cavalry, as he was a combat vet. they put him into the 1st U.S. Cavalry, Company A. His first major action was Gettysburg. He was injured several times until mustering out at New Orleans in mid-1865 as a sergeant. He was given land in North Dakota, where he settled at Yorktown, Dickey County.
This veteran is submitted by Charles W. Paige, Adelbert’s 1st cousin 3 times removed.
The strongest genealogical source for this veteran is family history notes by Adelbert’s great-grandson Douglas Norton Sittser.
See, also:
The Year Our Family Came to Michigan.
Thomas Sturgis
Thomas Sturgis (b. Abt. 1831, d. 7-18-1893) from Scio, Michigan, served in Civil War in the unit 7th Michigan Cavalry, Company E as a Private. Thomas and wife Elizabeth (Castner) Bigelow Sturgis both received burial at the expense of Clinton County, Michigan, due to Thomas's Civil War participation as a member of General George Armstrong Custer's 7th Michigan Cavalry. They were laid to rest at the Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, Clinton County, Michigan, in Section OP-3, Lot #733.
This veteran is submitted by Charles W. Paige, Thomas’s great-grandnephew by marriage.
The strongest genealogical sources for this veteran are collected genealogical information about Thomas and Elizabeth (Castner) Bigelow Sturgis and their child; and the roster for the 7th Michigan Cavalry, Company E.
See, also:
Ovid Township, Clinton County, Michigan (Castner and Welter descendants),
and Don & Lois Harvey's website Michigan in the Civil War 1861-1865.
Salmon J. Sutliff
Salmon J. Sutliff (b. 7-12-1837, d. 4-27-1893) from Bingham, Michigan, served in Civil War in the unit 2nd Michigan Cavalry, Company A as a Private. His name is spelled “Solomon J. Sutliff” in the company’s roster.
This veteran is submitted by Charles W. Paige, Salmon’s great-grandnephew by marriage.
The strongest genealogical sources for this veteran are collected genealogical information about Salmon J. and Sarah (Castner) Sutliff and their child; and the roster for the 2nd Michigan Cavalry, Company A.
See, also:
Ovid Township, Clinton County, Michigan (Castner and Welter descendants),
and Don & Lois Harvey's website Michigan in the Civil War 1861-1865.
Andrew D. Waddell
Andrew D. Waddell (b. 5-25-1831, d. 12-10-1881) from Howell, Michigan, served in Civil War in the unit 5th Michigan Veterans Volunteer Infantry as a 1st Lieutenant. Andrew raised a company of seventy men between December 1863 and January 1864. With them he joined the 5th Michigan Vet. Vol. Inf.
This veteran is submitted by Charles W. Paige, Andrew’s 1st cousin 3 times removed.
The strongest genealogical sources for this veteran are “State of Michigan Biographical” Vol. II, subsection ‘Andrew Waddel’ (Cincinnati: J. S. Morgan & Co., 1878); “The True Story of a Family in History,” a historical and genealogical publication about a certain set of Coryell, Duncan, Hood, Waddell, Wilson, and other related families, by Charles W. Paige, last updated 2006; “History of Livingston County, Michigan,” (Philadelphia: Everts & Abbott, 1880); and the roster for the 5th Michigan Veterans Volunteer Infantry.
See, also:
The Year Our Family Came to Michigan,
and Don & Lois Harvey's website Michigan in the Civil War 1861-1865.
Charles W. Paige
Charles W. Paige from Jackson, Michigan, served in Vietnam War in the unit US Navy, Carrier Division One as a Radioman 3rd Class Petty Officer aboard the flagship for Commander Carrier Division One. While in service Charles attended an electricity/electronics preparatory school, Radioman A school, and Radioman C school in San Diego. Thereafter he served three years on board the aircraft carrier USS Midway (CVA-41) including two WestPac cruises to Vietnam. (The USS Midway was decommissioned by the US Navy in 1992 and is now in civilian use as the San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum).
This veteran is submitted by himself.
The strongest genealogical source for this veteran is personal knowledge as laid down in his memoir “A Petty Officer and a Swabbie,” currently available on the Internet. Information about the San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum can be found at www.midway.org.
This was created January 8, 2007 by Charles W. Paige and last updated July 16, 2010.
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